8 tips for great thrift-shop scores - (continued)

High-dollar items reduced price tags
In addition to clothing, another store of savings best buys accessories such as silk ties and women's hats and handbags. An outing to a local Goodwill in Glendale, California, gave Louis Vuitton bags in fairly good condition for $ 24.99, instead of $ 790 sold a similar one here. (Of course, you'll need to keep your attention radar buyer-up, there is no guarantee that you are not buying a knockoff.)

Hardcover books, even fairly recent success can be found for about $ 2 or less at many stores. You can find coffee replacement carafes, frameworks and platforms for entertainment.

The quality of solid wood furniture can also be found for cents on the dollar, like a pair of Henredon libraries or found in a local store for $ 40 savings. "You can not find a library Henredon for less than $ 700 (new)," he said.

And one of the biggest slam-dunks for men and women formalwear, like dresses or tuxedos occasion.

Turosak her husband bought a classic Givenchy tux to a thrift store for $ 8.99 and $ 4.50 Jos A. Bank wool generally agree that retail over $ 200, even in a liquidation.

Of course, things are going faster. And as the economy deteriorated, donations have dropped in many charities. More people are trying to use the castoffs to earn some more money on sending or Craigslist, charities say.

The game plan
But for now, most of the savings-store operators say they have enough stock to fill their shelves and holding a nation hungry for bargains.